Mediterranean diet: The equivalent of 4,000 extra steps per day

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Melanoma misconception: Dark skin tones at risk, too

The myth that people with dark skin are immune to melanoma, a type of skin cancer, has persisted for many years. It’s a dangerous misconception that has caused some people not to be diligent about protecting themselves against dangerous UV rays. Dr. Dawn Davis , a Mayo Clinic dermatologist, says people with darker skin tones […]

Is loneliness really as damaging to your health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day?

Vivek Murthy, the US surgeon general, recently warned that “being socially disconnected” has a similar effect on mortality as smoking up to 15 cigarettes a day. This statement was widely reported in the media, including in the Washington Post, the Times and the Daily Mail. But where does this “15 cigarettes a day” figure come […]

Improving the study of sex-based differences in complex traits and disease

Phenotypic sex differences are common in many aspects of health and disease. Despite the success of genome-wide association studies in improving the understanding of how genetic variation contributes to the manifestation of complex traits or diseases, there has been little use of this data to investigate sex differences in the underlying mechanisms. In response, investigators […]

IVIG Shows No Impact on VTE Risk in Dermatomyositis Patients

Use of intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) had no apparent effect on the risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in adults with dermatomyositis (DM), based on data from more than 400 individuals. DM has been associated with an increased risk of VTE in previous studies, wrote Elizabeth T. Rotrosen, of Boston University and Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, […]

Footballer shares the first sign that appeared a week before his heart attack

This Morning: Dr Chris explains symptoms of a heart attack Characterised by a cut-off blood supply to your heart, heart attacks are often portrayed as emergencies that strike out of nowhere. However, many patients often report subtle warning signs in the weeks leading up to the event. John Chamberlain, 53, also experienced a red flag […]

COVID reforms in cancer care and research could have long-term benefits

A new review led by Professor James Spicer considers the reforms in cancer care and research made due to the pandemic, arguing that some have left a positive legacy that could improve the post-COVID conduct of clinical cancer research. Following the implementation of lockdown restrictions, cancer patients were identified as a vulnerable group requiring protection […]